Definition of Apologise

1. Verb. Defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning. "He rationalized his lack of success"

Exact synonyms: Apologize, Excuse, Justify, Rationalise, Rationalize
Specialized synonyms: Color, Colour, Gloss, Plead, Extenuate, Mitigate, Palliate
Generic synonyms: Defend, Fend For, Support
Derivative terms: Apology, Apology, Excusatory, Excuse, Justifiable, Justification, Justification, Justification, Justificative, Justificatory, Justifier, Rationalisation, Rationalization

2. Verb. Acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing. "He apologized for the many typoes"
Exact synonyms: Apologize
Entails: Acknowledge, Admit
Derivative terms: Apology, Apology

Definition of Apologise

1. [v -GISED, -GISING, -GISES]

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